Moana nuked by Kiwi Ferns in one-sided clash

The Cook Islands Moana lost badly to New Zealand 0-76 on Saturday night. 17111905/John Veage

New Zealand winger Honey Hireme crossed for six tries in the Kiwi Ferns’ 76-0 thrashing of the Cook Islands at the women’s Rugby League World Cup in Sydney on Saturday.

Hireme was the chief destroyer as the three-time world champions racked up their second 50-plus scoreline in as many matches.

She showed why she was nicknamed “Honey Bill Williams” - in honour of All Blacks superstar Sonny Bill Williams, with a barnstorming effort that included 211 metres, eight linebreaks and a try assist as well as taking her tournament tally to eight tries.

The 19-time New Zealand rugby union Test representative was the first to score in the ninth minute and it was one-way traffic from there.